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Fresh Cucumber Avocado Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing

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A quick, fresh, and light salad combining crunchy cucumber and creamy avocado with a tangy, zesty lime vinaigrette. Perfect as a cooling side dish for warm weather or casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled and diced (English cucumbers optional for peeling)
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice 2 large cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Cut 2 ripe avocados in half, remove the pit, then dice into chunks roughly the same size as the cucumbers. Add to the bowl.
  3. Finely chop 1/4 cup red onion and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro and add to the bowl.
  4. If desired, mince 1 small jalapeño, removing seeds for milder flavor, and toss in.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together juice of 2 limes (about 3 tablespoons), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, salt, and pepper until honey dissolves and dressing emulsifies.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly without mashing the avocado.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
  8. Optionally, chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Add avocado last and toss gently to avoid mashing. Drain cucumbers if watery to prevent sogginess. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. The ground cumin in the dressing adds subtle depth. Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 24 hours to avoid avocado browning.

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